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G963 BFC

1998 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,220 mi
Last recorded43,220 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW R10059,083 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG963 BFC
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 42,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,988 miles

Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2022 41,985 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,868 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,560 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 64,244 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 62,974 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 61,112 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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G963 BFC is a 1998 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 59,083 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G963 BFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G963 BFC registered?

G963 BFC is a 1998 BMW R100, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is G963 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G963 BFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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